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2,"2017-03-16 18:54:45","The Arabian Nights (هزار و یک شب، نشر مرکز، طبقه‌ بندی شب به شب)","Anonymous, Richard Francis Burton (Translator), A.S. Byatt (Introduction)",0812972147,9780812972146,English,"Scheherazade, Dunyazad, Shahryar, Shah Zaman, Aladdin...",,"PEN Translation Prize Nominee for Malcolm C. Lyons & Ursula Lyons (2011)","June 1st 2004","Modern Library (first published 800)",Paperback,,1049,"Full of mischief, valor, ribaldry, and romance, The Arabian Nights has enthralled readers for centuries. These are the tales that saved the life of Shahrazad, whose husband, the king, executed each of his wives after a single night of marriage. Beginning an enchanting story each evening, Shahrazad always withheld the ending: A thousand and one nights later, her life was sp Full of mischief, valor, ribaldry, and romance, The Arabian Nights has enthralled readers for centuries. These are the tales that saved the life of Shahrazad, whose husband, the king, executed each of his wives after a single night of marriage. Beginning an enchanting story each evening, Shahrazad always withheld the ending: A thousand and one nights later, her life was spared forever.","هزار و یک شب، نشر مرکز، طبقه‌ بندی شب به شب, هزار و یک شب (دوره چهارجلدی) - انتشارات نیلوفر #1, One Thousand and One Arabian Nights (16 vol. ver.) #1-16 , more",,"{
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3,"2017-03-27 10:15:41","The Empty Throne (The Saxon Stories #8)","Bernard Cornwell (Goodreads Author)",0007504179,9780007504176,English,"Aethelflaed, Uhtred of Bebbanburg Other Editions (32) // // // // // All Editions | Add a New Edition | Combine ...Less Detail edit details Get a copy:Kindle eBook AmazonOnline Stores ▾AudibleBarnes & NobleKoboApple iBooksGoogle PlayAbebooksBook",,,"October 23rd 2014","HarperCollins (first published September 16th 2014)",Paperback,,302,"This eighth entry in New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell's epic Saxon Tales series brings to life the harrowing and turbulent tale of a nation torn apart by sectarian and religious strife, a political struggle dominated by dynastic rivalries, and the remarkable strength that elevates some characters above their time“The reigning king of historical fiction.” This eighth entry in New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell's epic Saxon Tales series brings to life the harrowing and turbulent tale of a nation torn apart by sectarian and religious strife, a political struggle dominated by dynastic rivalries, and the remarkable strength that elevates some characters above their time“The reigning king of historical fiction.” —USA Today“My name is Uhtred. I am the son of Uhtred, who was the son of Uhtred . . .”Britain, early tenth century AD: a time of change. There are new raids by the Vikings from Ireland, and turmoil among the Saxons over the leadership of Mercia. A younger generation is taking over.Æthelred, the ruler of Mercia, is dying, leaving no legitimate heir. The West Saxons want their king, but Uhtred has long supported Athelflaed, sister to King Edward of Wessex and widow of Aethelred. Widely loved and respected, Athelflaed has all the makings of a leader—but could Saxon warriors ever accept a woman as their ruler? The stage is set for rivals to fight for the empty throne. Uhtred is still suffering from the wounds he received in battle. To recover his strength he needs to find the sword that caused the injury, but lost amid the battle’s blood and mud, how could it be traced and who among the Vikings or Saxons might be holding it? In the end it is one champion, one hero, who will destroy the new Viking threat to Mercia and ultimately decide the fate of England.With this eighth entry in the epic Saxon Tales series, we are reminded once again why New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell is “the most prolific and successful historical novelist in the world today” (Wall Street Journal).","The Saxon Stories #8",,"{
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4,"2017-03-27 10:15:57",Avalon,"Anya Seton, Philippa Gregory (Goodreads Author) (Foreword)",1556526008,9781556526008,English,"Rumon, Merewyn, Queen Alfrida, Ketil, Sigurd...","United Kingdom",,"May 1st 2006","Chicago Review Press (first published January 1st 1965)",Paperback,,440,"Avalon: A Novel (Rediscovered Classics) Paperback, 440 pages Published May 1st 2006 by Chicago Review Press (first published January 1st 1965) More Details... Original Title Avalon ISBN 1556526008 (ISBN13: 9781556526008) Edition Language English Characters Rumon, Merewyn, Queen Alfrida, Ketil, Sigurd...more, Eirik the Red...less setting United Kingdom Other Editions (17) // // // // // All Editions | Add a New Edition | Combine ...Less Detail edit details Get a copy:Kindle eBook AmazonOnline Stores ▾AudibleBarnes & NobleKoboApple iBooksGoogle PlayAbebooksBook DepositoryIndigoHalf.comAlibrisBetter World BooksIndieBoundLibraries Or buy for Friend Reviews To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Reader Q&A To ask other readers questions about Avalon, please sign up. Be the first to ask a question about Avalon Lists with This Book Best Historical Fiction 5,435 books — 22,712 voters Best Books to Read When the Snow Is Falling 1,571 books — 2,152 voters More lists with this book... Community Reviews (showing 1-30) filter // | sort: default // (?) // | Rating Details // // 0) { $copy = $ratingGraph.clone(); $j('#rating_details_tip_graph').remove(); $copy.attr('id', 'rating_details_tip_graph'); $copy.find('script').remove(); $j('#rating_details_tip').prepend($copy); } //]]> Nov 22, 2010 Sarah rated it liked it Shelves: reviewed, read-regifted, zzz-2013-leftovers-completed, zzz-2013, zzz-2013-book-jar, soggy-beta-boner, tedious-lint-picking, comatose-storyline Eh...it was okay, but not recommended unless you're a hardcore Seton fan. -spoilers ahead-The story begins with Merewyn & Rumon's time at the court of Edgar & his son Edward (roughly 970-80 AD). The secret of Merewyn's non-royal birth is a deathbed vow that Rumon carries only by accident; he's a petulant, sanctimonious whinger who thinks entirely too much of his worth to God's creation. Merewyn was more likable, though something of a dim bulb, so she doesn't have much personality besides Eh...it was okay, but not recommended unless you're a hardcore Seton fan. -spoilers ahead-The story begins with Merewyn & Rumon's time at the court of Edgar & his son Edward (roughly 970-80 AD). The secret of Merewyn's non-royal birth is a deathbed vow that Rumon carries only by accident; he's a petulant, sanctimonious whinger who thinks entirely too much of his worth to God's creation. Merewyn was more likable, though something of a dim bulb, so she doesn't have much personality besides providing a bookmark for various historical settings. Eventually she's captured by a shipload of Vikings -- one of which turns out to be her blood-father -- and is forced to settle for life on Iceland. Despite her misgivings, she grows fond of her father & marries his foster son, Sigurd, then moves with them to Erik the Red's colony in Greenland. Several years later, Rumon manages to find her...but now she's in love with Sigurd & content with her lot, so Rumon sulks away to become a monk. Fast forward sixteen more years & widowed Merewyn is leaving Greenland with her kids. She ends up married to a rich English dude & we're treated to several episodic snapshots of Ethelred's reign, at which point Rumon-the-Monk drops back into Merewyn's life, somehow convincing her that his opinion matters, & she spends a few pages confessing that she's a Viking bastard. The end. ...Yawn.At first I was intrigued by the story, despite a meh pair of leads. But the second half blows. We don't see any of Merewyn's acclimation to Viking life, the developing relationship with her father & Sigurd, or even the process of settlement on Greenland. FAIL. The episodic nature of the Viking section really soured my response to the entire story -- which sucks, because I enjoyed the Viking parts that were included. But in the aftermath of important character & plot developments that were so heavily glossed, I wasn't in the mood for Merewyn's meandering around England to highlight a parade of infodumps re: Ethelred's reign. The last 100 pages was a definite slog that inspired zero interest. Anyway, the first section managed to include some interesting bits about the Dark Ages & (peripherally) the roots of the Greenland settlement. I've read another novel about said doomed experiment -- The Thrall's Tale -- and really enjoyed it. But The Thrall's Tale succeeded where Avalon failed -- that is, crafting a brutal, visceral story that centers on a small cast of characters as they survive an equally brutal, visceral environment. Avalon's scope was too broad, too dry, & too much I AM HISTORY(tm) for genuine involvement. I much prefer books that don't buff away the grittiness to flaunt a sheen of research & beauteous language. Sound grammar & background is good, yes...but vivid characters & involving plot will trump the occasional linguistic wobble or bending-of-facts any day of the week.",,,"{
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5,"2017-03-16 18:57:52","The Unbroken Line of the Moon (Sagan om Valhalla #4)","Johanne Hildebrandt, Tara F. Chace (Translator)",,,English,,,,"October 1st 2016",AmazonCrossing,"Kindle Edition",,464,"In this grand saga of love, war, and magic set in the tenth century, young Sigrid is destined to be the mother of the king of the Nordic lands that would become Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and England.A devout believer in the old Nordic gods, Sigrid is visited regularly in her dreams by the goddess Freya, who whispers to her of the future. Though Sigrid is beautiful, rich, ar In this grand saga of love, war, and magic set in the tenth century, young Sigrid is destined to be the mother of the king of the Nordic lands that would become Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and England.A devout believer in the old Nordic gods, Sigrid is visited regularly in her dreams by the goddess Freya, who whispers to her of the future. Though Sigrid is beautiful, rich, arrogant, and matchlessly clever, her uncanny ability to foresee the future and manipulate the present guides her through dangerous politics as a bloody war between Vikings and Christians rages on.Sigrid’s father wants her to marry Erik, a local king, to secure the peace between the Goths and the Swedes. Thinking she is doing Freya’s will, she accepts the marriage offer, only to find that her destiny lies not with Erik but with Sweyn, a warrior who dreams of dethroning Harald Bluetooth, the legendary ruler of Denmark. Will Sigrid sacrifice her will for the greatest Viking kingdom of all time, or will she follow her heart at the risk of losing everything?","Sagan om Valhalla #4, The Valhalla Series - English Translation Order #1",B01D2ZNXWQ,"{
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6,"2017-03-27 10:16:39","The Pagan Lord (The Saxon Stories #7)","Bernard Cornwell (Goodreads Author)",0007331908,9780007331901,English,"Aethelflaed, Uhtred of Bebbanburg Other Editions (4) // // // // // All Editions | Add a New Edition | Combine ...Less Detail edit details Get a copy:Kindle eBook AmazonOnline Stores ▾AudibleBarnes & NobleKoboApple iBooksGoogle PlayAbebooksBook ",,,"September 26th 2013","Harper Collins",Hardcover,,303,"Bernard Cornwell-who ""is at his enthralling best conveying . . . one of the defining periods of English history"" (Wall Street Journal)-returns to his epic Saxon Tales saga with this dramatic story of divided loyalties, bloody battles, and the struggle to unite Britain At the onset of the tenth century, England is in turmoil. Alfred the Great is dead and Edward his son reig Bernard Cornwell-who ""is at his enthralling best conveying . . . one of the defining periods of English history"" (Wall Street Journal)-returns to his epic Saxon Tales saga with this dramatic story of divided loyalties, bloody battles, and the struggle to unite Britain At the onset of the tenth century, England is in turmoil. Alfred the Great is dead and Edward his son reigns as king. Wessex survives but peace cannot hold: the Danes in the north, led by Viking Cnut Longsword, stand ready to invade and will never rest until the emerald crown is theirs.Uhtred, once Alfred's great warrior but now out of favor with the new king, must lead a band of outcasts north to recapture his old family home, that great Northumbrian fortress, Bebbanburg.Loyalties will be divided and men will fall, as every Saxon kingdom is drawn into the bloodiest battle yet with the Danes; a war which will decide the fate of every king, and the entire English nation.With The Pagan Lord, New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell-""the reigning king of historical fiction"" (USA Today)-continues his magnificent epic of the making of England during the Middle Ages, vividly bringing to life the uneasy alliances, bloody battles, and deadly intrigue that gave birth to the British nation.","The Saxon Stories #7",,"{
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7,"2017-03-16 18:58:37","The Flame Bearer (The Saxon Stories #10)","Bernard Cornwell (Goodreads Author)",0007504217,9780007504213,English,,,,"October 6th 2016",HarperCollins,Hardcover,,304,"Britain is at an uneasy peace. After their bloody defeat of Danish-held East Anglia, the West Saxons stand victorious while the Mercians have taken back their land on the border of Northumbria, the last kingdom of Britain still ruled by the pagan northmen. A precarious truce exists between Æthelflæd’s Mercia and Northumbria, now ruled by Uhtred of Bebbanburg’s son-in-law, Britain is at an uneasy peace. After their bloody defeat of Danish-held East Anglia, the West Saxons stand victorious while the Mercians have taken back their land on the border of Northumbria, the last kingdom of Britain still ruled by the pagan northmen. A precarious truce exists between Æthelflæd’s Mercia and Northumbria, now ruled by Uhtred of Bebbanburg’s son-in-law, Sigtryggr.Under the cover of this fragile calm, Uhtred must begin his campaign that will end with the assault on Bebbanburg, the great fortress that is rightly his and was stolen from him in childhood. But his plans are shattered when the Scots surge down and lay claim to the north of England, as the West Saxons, under Uhtred’s old enemy, Æthelhelm, invade Northumbria from the south. If Uhtred is to succeed in recapturing Bebbanburg he must both defeat Æthelhelm’s forces and drive the Scots away before he can attack the formidable fortress by the sea. He has a small army and many enemies, but Uhtred is not the supreme warlord of Britain for nothing...","The Saxon Stories #10",,"{
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8,"2017-03-16 18:59:27","The Pillow Book","Sei Shōnagon, Ivan Morris (Translator, Editor)",0231073372,9780231073370,English,,,,"December 30th 1991","Columbia University Press (first published 1002)",Paperback,,419,"""The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon"" is a fascinating, detailed account of Japanese court life in the eleventh century. Written by a lady of the court at the height of Heian culture, this book enthralls with its lively gossip, witty observations, and subtle impressions. Lady Shonagon was an erstwhile rival of Lady Murasaki, whose novel, ""The Tale of Genji,"" fictionalized the ""The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon"" is a fascinating, detailed account of Japanese court life in the eleventh century. Written by a lady of the court at the height of Heian culture, this book enthralls with its lively gossip, witty observations, and subtle impressions. Lady Shonagon was an erstwhile rival of Lady Murasaki, whose novel, ""The Tale of Genji,"" fictionalized the elite world Lady Shonagon so eloquently relates. Featuring reflections on royal and religious ceremonies, nature, conversation, poetry, and many other subjects, ""The Pillow Book"" is an intimate look at the experiences and outlook of the Heian upper class, further enriched by Ivan Morris's extensive notes and critical contextualization.",,,"{
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9,"2017-03-16 18:59:40","The Book of Loss","Julith Jedamus",0312349076,9780312349073,English,,,,"May 30th 2006","St. Martin's Press (first published January 1st 2005)",Hardcover,,304,"Set in the perfectly realized world of imperial tenth-century Japan, The Book of Loss is a gripping novel of sexual jealousy at court.A renowned storyteller and lady-in-waiting to the Empress, the narrator is locked in a bitter rivalry with another woman for the love of a banished nobleman. Forced to observe the complex rules and social hierarchies of court life, she finds Set in the perfectly realized world of imperial tenth-century Japan, The Book of Loss is a gripping novel of sexual jealousy at court.A renowned storyteller and lady-in-waiting to the Empress, the narrator is locked in a bitter rivalry with another woman for the love of a banished nobleman. Forced to observe the complex rules and social hierarchies of court life, she finds herself caught in a trap of her own making. Her machinations reach such a pitch that they threaten to undermine the rule of the Emperor himself. She records her plight, and her acidulous observations of courtly life, in her diary. Her voice is unforgettable--both foreign and utterly modern. Her sense of loss is unbearable, her love is all-consuming, and it will push her to the extremes of rivalry.Offering the intimate seductions and betrayals of Dangerous Liaisons and The Memoirs of a Geisha, The Book of Loss takes the reader into the farthest reaches of desire, where passion rules and jealousy leads to unthinkable acts.",,,"{
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10,"2017-03-27 10:18:30","The Last Apocalypse","James Reston Jr.",0385483368,9780385483360,English,,,,"February 16th 1999","Anchor (first published 1998)",Paperback,,336,"An enthralling popular history of how the threatened Christian kingdoms of Europe converted, conquered, and slaughtered their way to dominance at the turn of the last millennium. of photos. Paperback, 336 pages Published February 16th 1999 by Anchor (first published 1998) More Details... Original Title The Last Apocalypse ISBN 0385483368 (ISBN13: 9780385483360) Edition Language English Other Editions (1) // All Editions | Add a New Edition | Combine ...Less Detail edit details Get a copy:Kindle eBook AmazonOnline Stores ▾AudibleBarnes & NobleKoboApple iBooksGoogle PlayAbebooksBook DepositoryIndigoHalf.comAlibrisBetter World BooksIndieBoundLibraries Or buy for Friend Reviews To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Reader Q&A To ask other readers questions about The Last Apocalypse, please sign up. Be the first to ask a question about The Last Apocalypse Lists with This Book Best Middle Ages Books 1,014 books — 1,267 voters Best Medieval History Books 491 books — 212 voters More lists with this book... Community Reviews (showing 1-30) filter // | sort: default // (?) // | Rating Details // // 0) { $copy = $ratingGraph.clone(); $j('#rating_details_tip_graph').remove(); $copy.attr('id', 'rating_details_tip_graph'); $copy.find('script').remove(); $j('#rating_details_tip').prepend($copy); } //]]> Feb 04, 2011 Steven Harbin rated it it was amazing · review of another edition Shelves: history, read-to-re-read, world-history, read-2000-to-2009, read-2010-to-2019, checked-out-through-the-pines-syste, vikings, 1000-a-d, 900-s, 1000-s I thought this was an excellent well written book about an extremely interesting period of history, the the decades up to and immediately after the year 1000 C.E. or A.D. Reston, Jr. is a good writer who covers a variety of subjects, the Viking raids and conquests, the conflict between the Moors and Christians in Spain, and the Byzantine influence on eastern Europe, among other things. If you enjoy this book I would recommend also checking out The Long Ships, a historical novel by Frans Gunnar B I thought this was an excellent well written book about an extremely interesting period of history, the the decades up to and immediately after the year 1000 C.E. or A.D. Reston, Jr. is a good writer who covers a variety of subjects, the Viking raids and conquests, the conflict between the Moors and Christians in Spain, and the Byzantine influence on eastern Europe, among other things. If you enjoy this book I would recommend also checking out The Long Ships, a historical novel by Frans Gunnar Bengtsson set during the period as well as The Year 1000: What Life Was Like at the Turn of the First Millennium by Robert Lacey and A.D. 1000: A World on the Brink of Apocalypse by Richard Erdoes.Notes:Started reading on 02-02-2011, had to return to library on 03-15-2011. I've actually read portions of this book before, and even owned a copy at one time before I sold it / traded it in at a used bookstore. Not sure why I did that as it is a favortie book about a favortie subject - the year 1000 C.E. or A.D. - Plan on going back and re-reading/finishing it in the future.",,,"{
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11,"2017-03-16 19:00:52","The Silver Witch (Shadow Chronicles #3)","Paula Brackston (Goodreads Author)",1250028795,9781250028792,English,"Tilda, Seren setting Wales (United Kingdom) Other Editions (8) // // // // // All Editions | Add a New Edition | Combine ...Less Detail edit details Get a copy:Kindle eBook AmazonOnline Stores ▾AudibleBarnes & NobleKoboApple iBooksGoogle PlayAbe","Wales (United Kingdom)",,"April 21st 2015","Thomas Dunne Books",Hardcover,,308,"A year after her husband’s sudden death, ceramic artist Tilda Fordwells finally moves into the secluded Welsh cottage that was to be their new home. She hopes that the tranquil surroundings will help ease her grief, and lessen her disturbing visions of Mat’s death. Instead, the lake in the valley below her cottage seems to spark something dormant in her – a sensitivity, an A year after her husband’s sudden death, ceramic artist Tilda Fordwells finally moves into the secluded Welsh cottage that was to be their new home. She hopes that the tranquil surroundings will help ease her grief, and lessen her disturbing visions of Mat’s death. Instead, the lake in the valley below her cottage seems to spark something dormant in her – a sensitivity, and a power of some sort. Animals are drawn to her, electricity shorts out when she’s near, and strangest of all, she sees a new vision; a boatful of ancient people approaching her across the water. On this same lake in Celtic times lived Seren, a witch and shaman. She was respected but feared, kept separate from the community for her strange looks. When a vision came to her of the Prince amid a nest of vipers she warned of betrayal from one of his own. Prince Brynach both loved and revered her, but could not believe someone close to him wished him harm, even as the danger grew. In her own time, Tilda’s grief begins to fade beside her newfound powers and a fresh love. When she explores the lake’s ancient magic and her own she discovers Seren, the woman in her vision of the boat. Their two lives strangely mirror each others, suggesting a strong connection between the women. As Tilda comes under threat from a dark power, one reminiscent of Seren’s prophecy, she must rely on Seren and ancient magic if death and disaster are not to shatter her life once more.","Shadow Chronicles #3",,"{
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12,"2017-03-27 10:18:55","The Thrall's Tale","Judith Lindbergh",1863255583,9781863255585,,,,,"(first published March 28th 2011) More Details... Original Title The Thrall's Tale ISBN 1863255583 (ISBN13: 9781863255585) Other Editions (8) //","Plume\n\n\n\nEnlarge cover\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to Read\nsaving…\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nError rating book. Refresh and try again.\n\nRate this book\nClear rating\n1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5",,,,"""Set in Viking Greenland in A.D. 985, this dramatic historical novel focuses on the intertwined lives of three women straddling the pagan past and Christian future."" Published (first published March 28th 2011) More Details... Original Title The Thrall's Tale ISBN 1863255583 (ISBN13: 9781863255585) Other Editions (8) // // // // // All Editions | Add a New Edition | Combine ...Less Detail edit details Get a copy:Kindle eBook AmazonOnline Stores ▾AudibleBarnes & NobleKoboApple iBooksGoogle PlayAbebooksBook DepositoryIndigoHalf.comAlibrisBetter World BooksIndieBoundLibraries Or buy for Friend Reviews To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Reader Q&A To ask other readers questions about The Thrall's Tale, please sign up. Be the first to ask a question about The Thrall's Tale Lists with This Book REALLY Underrated Books (Fewer than 1,000 Ratings) 2,978 books — 1,280 voters Abandoned Books 1,217 books — 1,439 voters More lists with this book... Community Reviews (showing 1-30) filter // | sort: default // (?) // | Rating Details // // 0) { $copy = $ratingGraph.clone(); $j('#rating_details_tip_graph').remove(); $copy.attr('id', 'rating_details_tip_graph'); $copy.find('script').remove(); $j('#rating_details_tip').prepend($copy); } //]]> Jun 30, 2011 Carol rated it it was ok · review of another edition Shelves: historical-fiction This historical novel traces the story of Katla, a thrall who is part of the first Greenland settlement. Shortly after the arrival in Greenland, Katla is raped and brutally beaten by her master's son, Torvard. As a result, she is transferred to the household of Thorbjorg, seer and shamaness, who heals her. Katla also gives birth to a daughter, Bibrau. As Katla cannot love or bond with her child, Thorbjorg takes Bibrau under her wing and trains her in the shamanic rituals and magic, but, despite This historical novel traces the story of Katla, a thrall who is part of the first Greenland settlement. Shortly after the arrival in Greenland, Katla is raped and brutally beaten by her master's son, Torvard. As a result, she is transferred to the household of Thorbjorg, seer and shamaness, who heals her. Katla also gives birth to a daughter, Bibrau. As Katla cannot love or bond with her child, Thorbjorg takes Bibrau under her wing and trains her in the shamanic rituals and magic, but, despite her best efforts, Bibrau becomes twisted and hate-filled. The story focuses on these three women and the way their lives intertwine as Norse culture and society begins to change with the arrival of Christian priests in Greenland.There were several things that I really liked about this novel. Lindbergh clearly did a lot of research and took pains with her depiction of the Norse and their life in Greenland. I could just about feel the chill air and smell the woodsmoke, wool, and plant life. All the characters were vivid and complex. On the other hand, some aspects of the book really fell flat for me. The events and plot often seemed to lack a real arc, and I never felt like its dramatic and dynamic aspects really bloomed. Also, I found it very frustrating that the unspoken mysteries of her origin and her mother's disregard were a source of real and deep disturbance for Bibrau, yet she never confronts or even asks either Katla or Thorbjorg about it.",,,"{
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13,"2017-03-16 19:01:47","The Birth of the West: Rome, Germany, France, and the Creation of Europe in the Tenth Century","Paul Collins",161039013X,9781610390132,English,,,,"February 12th 2013","PublicAffairs (first published January 1st 2013)",Hardcover,,484,"The tenth century dawned in violence and disorder. Charlemagne's empire was in ruins, most of Spain had been claimed by Moorish invaders, and even the papacy in Rome was embroiled in petty, provincial conflicts. To many historians, it was a prime example of the ignorance and uncertainty of the Dark Ages. Yet according to historian Paul Collins, the story of the tenth centu The tenth century dawned in violence and disorder. Charlemagne's empire was in ruins, most of Spain had been claimed by Moorish invaders, and even the papacy in Rome was embroiled in petty, provincial conflicts. To many historians, it was a prime example of the ignorance and uncertainty of the Dark Ages. Yet according to historian Paul Collins, the story of the tenth century is the story of our culture's birth, of the emergence of our civilization into the light of day.The Birth of the West tells the story of a transformation from chaos to order, exploring the alien landscape of Europe in transition. It is a fascinatingnarrative that thoroughly renovates older conceptions of feudalism and what medieval life was actually like. The result is a wholly new vision of how civilization sprang from the unlikeliest of origins, and proof that our tenth-century ancestors are not as remote as we might think.",,,"{
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14,"2017-03-27 10:20:03","The Tale of Genji","Murasaki Shikibu, Royall Tyler (Goodreads Author) (Translator)",014243714X,9780142437148,English,"Genji, Fujitsubo, To no Chujo, Murasaki, Yugiri setting Japan Other Editions (141) // // // // // All Editions | Add a New Edition | Combine ...Less Detail edit details Get a copy:Kindle eBook AmazonOnline Stores ▾AudibleBarnes & NobleKoboApple ",Japan,,"April 24th 2003","Penguin Classics (first published 1021)",Paperback,"Deluxe Edition",1182,"See an alternate cover edition here .Written in the eleventh century, this portrait of courtly life in medieval Japan is widely celebrated as the world's first novel. The Tale of Genji is a very long romance, running to fifty-four chapters and describing the court life of Heian Japan, from the tenth century into the eleventh. Paperback, Deluxe Edition, 1182 pages Published April 24th 2003 by Penguin Classics (first published 1021) More Details... Original Title 源氏物語 [Genji Monogatari] ISBN 014243714X (ISBN13: 9780142437148) Edition Language English Characters Genji, Fujitsubo, To no Chujo, Murasaki, Yugiri setting Japan Other Editions (141) // // // // // All Editions | Add a New Edition | Combine ...Less Detail edit details Get a copy:Kindle eBook AmazonOnline Stores ▾AudibleBarnes & NobleKoboApple iBooksGoogle PlayAbebooksBook DepositoryIndigoHalf.comAlibrisBetter World BooksIndieBoundLibraries Or buy for Friend Reviews To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Reader Q&A To ask other readers questions about The Tale of Genji, please sign up. Popular Answered Questions I am fascinated of the ancient Japan culture, those strange rules and laws, their society, the fights with swords, found it HERE with same descr.We understand what someone wrote a 900 years ago, from a different culture? like 2 years ago See all 2 answers Akemi G Japan has a long history. The Tale Of Genji was written in early 1000's, set in late 900's (recent past for them). It was a time of relative peace.…moreJapan has a long history. The Tale Of Genji was written in early 1000's, set in late 900's (recent past for them). It was a time of relative peace. Genji probably never killed even a squirrel. The warrior class rose to political power later. This doesn't mean there were no wars and battles earlier--there were. However, the warriors in the early time were employed by aristocrats. The rise of the warrior class is depicted well in The Tale Of The Heike, which is based on historical events in late 1100's. Their time continued until the late 1800's. (less) flag What is the best translation for this book? like 2 years ago See all 4 answers Megan Personally, I like Tyler's, but I think the only way to know is to read all of them! I haven't read the new Washburn translation yet, so I can't give…morePersonally, I like Tyler's, but I think the only way to know is to read all of them! I haven't read the new Washburn translation yet, so I can't give my opinion on that one. In any case, Tyler's has the most extensive notes and is probably the most faithful to the original. Waley leaves out chapters and was doing more writing than translating (so in many ways his is the most lyrical). Seidensticker strikes a nice balance between the two, though you should know that he has two versions, one of which is abridged. I totally recommend Ivan Morris's The World of the Shining Prince as a companion to whichever version you read.(less) flag See all 6 questions about The Tale of Genji… Lists with This Book Best Japanese Books 516 books — 2,413 voters Thickest Books Ever 813 books — 2,516 voters More lists with this book... 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The tale has over 400 characters and is a true masterpiece of style and The Tale of Genji is one of the hallmarks of classic Japanese literature - the equivalent to, say, the Canterbury Tales or the Divine Comedy or Dox Quixote - from which thousands of pieces of art, pottery and writings have been inspired. It is a sweeping bildungsroman about a Japanese prince in the 10th/11th century Heian court in Kyoto. Well, ex-prince because the emperor had to strip him of his title for political reasons. The tale has over 400 characters and is a true masterpiece of style and description. In the translation I read, each chapter has a beautiful haiku before the narrative and the translation just drips off the page with limpid, gorgeous text. I read this during my honeymoon and despite its occasional melancholic tone, it was one of the most challenging and yet beautiful things I ever read. I can only imagine what beauty must be in store for those lucky enough to be able to read it in the original Japanese.One of the greatest books ever written. A good respite from the fake news and twitter bullshit that is clogging the airwaves...",,,"{
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15,"2017-03-27 10:20:25","Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings","Abolqasem Ferdowsi, Dick Davis (Translator), Azar Nafisi (Goodreads Author) (Foreword)",0670034851,9780670034857,English,"Sohrab, Rostam, Esfandiar, Simorgh &... setting Iran, Islamic Republic of Persia Other Editions (102) // // // // // All Editions | Add a New Edition | Combine ...Less Detail edit details Get a copy:Kindle eBook AmazonOnline Stores ▾AudibleBarne","Iran, Islamic Republic of Persia",,2006,"Viking (first published 1010)",Hardcover,,886,"Among the great works of world literature, perhaps one of the least familiar to English readers is the ""Shahnameh: ThePersian Book of Kings,"" the national epic of Persia. This prodigious narrative, composed by the poet Ferdowsi between the years 980 and 1010, tells the story of pre- Islamic Iran, beginning in the mythic time of Creation and continuing forward to the Arab i Among the great works of world literature, perhaps one of the least familiar to English readers is the ""Shahnameh: ThePersian Book of Kings,"" the national epic of Persia. This prodigious narrative, composed by the poet Ferdowsi between the years 980 and 1010, tells the story of pre- Islamic Iran, beginning in the mythic time of Creation and continuing forward to the Arab invasion in the seventh century. As a window on the world, ""Shahnameh"" belongs in the company of such literary masterpieces as Dante's ""Divine Comedy,"" the plays of Shakespeare, the epics of Homer- classics whose reach and range bring whole cultures into view. In its pages are unforgettable moments of national triumph and failure, human courage and cruelty, blissful love and bitter grief.In tracing the roots of Iran, ""Shahnameh"" initially draws on the depths of legend and then carries its story into historical times, when ancient Persia was swept into an expanding Islamic empire. Now Dick Davis, the greatest modern translator of Persian poetry, has revisited that poem, turning the finest stories of Ferdowsi's original into an elegant combination of prose and verse. For the first time in English, in the most complete form possible, readers can experience ""Shahnameh"" in the same way that Iranian storytellers have lovingly conveyed it in Persian for the past thousand years.",,,"{
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16,"2017-03-16 19:03:15","Warriors of the Storm (The Saxon Stories #9)","Bernard Cornwell (Goodreads Author)",0007504071,9780007504077,English,"Aethelflaed, Uhtred of Bebbanburg Other Editions (22) // // // // // All Editions | Add a New Edition | Combine ...Less Detail edit details Get a copy:Kindle eBook AmazonOnline Stores ▾AudibleBarnes & NobleKoboApple iBooksGoogle PlayAbebooksBook",,,"October 8th 2015",HarperCollins,Hardcover,,320,"The new novel in Bernard Cornwell’s number one bestselling series The Saxon Tales, on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg.A fragile peace governs the kingdoms of Wessex, East Anglia, under the rule of the late King Alfred’s son, King Edward, and Mercia, under his daughter Aethelflaed.Uhtred, her formidable champion and greatest warrio The new novel in Bernard Cornwell’s number one bestselling series The Saxon Tales, on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg.A fragile peace governs the kingdoms of Wessex, East Anglia, under the rule of the late King Alfred’s son, King Edward, and Mercia, under his daughter Aethelflaed.Uhtred, her formidable champion and greatest warrior, controls the northern parts from the strongly fortified city of Chester. But no one can prepare them for the storm that is about to descend…The Northmen, allied to the Irish, come in force under the cover of night, up the Mersey, perhaps to attack Chester, perhaps to rage and pillage through Mercia, perhaps to take the troubled kingdom of Northumbria. They are led by the terrifying Viking warrior, Ragnall Iverson, a fierce fighter and ruthless leader.He and his army are formidable enough but worse still, his brother is married to Uhtred’s daughter. With his passionate determination, Uhtred will stop at nothing to take back his corner of Northumbria and secure the future of Bebbanburg. But for Aethelflaed and the Mercians, doubt must arise to where his loyalty lies.In the struggle between family and loyalty, between oaths given and political demands, there is no easy solution. And the clash between the Vikings and the Saxons will resound across the land.","The Saxon Stories #9",,"{
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17,"2017-03-16 19:03:37","The Ice-Shirt (Seven Dreams #1)","William T. Vollmann",0140131965,9780140131963,English,,,,"August 1st 1993","Penguin Books (first published 1990)",Paperback,,415,"The time is the tenth century A.D. The newcomers are a proud and bloody-minded people whose kings once changed themselves into wolves. The Norse have advanced as implacably as a glacier from Iceland to the wastes of Greenland and from there to the place they call Vinland the Good. The natives are a bronze-skinned race who have not yet discovered iron and still see themselv The time is the tenth century A.D. The newcomers are a proud and bloody-minded people whose kings once changed themselves into wolves. The Norse have advanced as implacably as a glacier from Iceland to the wastes of Greenland and from there to the place they call Vinland the Good. The natives are a bronze-skinned race who have not yet discovered iron and still see themselves as part of nature. As William T. Vollmann tells the converging stories of these two peoples and of the Norsewomen Freydis and Gudrid, whose venomous rivalry brings frost into paradise he creates a tour-de-force of speculative history, a vivid amalgam of Icelandic saga, Inuit creation myth, and contemporary travel writing that yields a new an utterly original vision of our continent and its past.","Seven Dreams #1",,"{
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18,"2017-03-16 19:03:50","Elfrida: The First Crowned Queen of England","Elizabeth Norton",1445614863,9781445614861,English,,,,"August 2013","Amberley Publishing",Hardcover,,219,"Contrary to popular belief, Anglo-Saxon England had queens, with the tenth century Elfrida being the most powerful and notorious of them all. She was the first woman to be crowned queen of England, sharing her husband King Edgar's imperial coronation at Bath in 973. The couple made a love match, with claims that they plotted the death of her first husband to ensure that sh Contrary to popular belief, Anglo-Saxon England had queens, with the tenth century Elfrida being the most powerful and notorious of them all. She was the first woman to be crowned queen of England, sharing her husband King Edgar's imperial coronation at Bath in 973. The couple made a love match, with claims that they plotted the death of her first husband to ensure that she was free. Edgar divorced his second wife, a former nun, after conducting an adulterous affair with Elfrida, leading to an enmity between the two women that lasted until their deaths.During her marriage, Elfrida claimed to be the king's only legitimate wife, but she failed to secure the succession for her son, Ethelred. Elfrida plotted against her stepson, King Edward the Martyr, before arranging his murder at Corfe Castle, where she lived with her son. She then ruled England on behalf of her young son for six years before he expelled her from court. Elfrida was eventually able to return to court but, since he proved himself unable to counter the Viking attacks, she may have come to regret winning the crown for Ethelred the Unready.Wife, mother, murderer, ruler, crowned queen. The life of Queen Elfrida was filled with drama as she rose to become the most powerful woman in Anglo-Saxon England.",,,"{
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19,"2017-03-16 19:04:06","Death of Kings (The Saxon Stories #6)","Bernard Cornwell (Goodreads Author)",0007331789,9780007331789,English,"Alfred the Great, Edward the Elder, Aethelflaed, Uhtred of Bebbanburg setting England (United Kingdom) Other Editions (42) // // // // // All Editions | Add a New Edition | Combine ...Less Detail edit details Get a copy:Kindle eBook AmazonOnline Stores ","England (United Kingdom)",,"September 29th 2011","HarperCollins Publishers",Hardcover,,335,"The master of historical fiction presents the iconic story of King Alfred and the making of a nation. As the ninth century wanes, England appears about to be plunged into chaos once more. For the Viking-raised but Saxon-born warrior, Uhtred, whose life seems to shadow the making of England, this presents him with difficult choices. King Alfred is dying and his passing thre The master of historical fiction presents the iconic story of King Alfred and the making of a nation. As the ninth century wanes, England appears about to be plunged into chaos once more. For the Viking-raised but Saxon-born warrior, Uhtred, whose life seems to shadow the making of England, this presents him with difficult choices. King Alfred is dying and his passing threatens the island of Britain to renewed warfare. Alfred wants his son, Edward, to succeed him but there are other Saxon claimants to the throne as well as ambitious pagan Vikings to the north. Uhtred's loyalty - and his vows - were to Alfred, not to his son, and despite his long years of service to Alfred, he is still not committed to the Saxon cause. His own desire is to reclaim his long lost lands and castle to the north. But the challenge to him, as the king's warrior, is that he knows that he will either be the means of making Alfred's dream of a united and Christian England come to pass or be responsible for condemning it to oblivion. This novel is a dramatic story of the power of tribal commitment and the terrible difficulties of divided loyalties. This is the making of England magnificently brought to life.","The Saxon Stories #6",,"{
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20,"2017-03-27 10:22:18","The Exeter Book Riddles",Anonymous,0140433678,9780140433678,English,,,,"November 2nd 1993","Penguin Classics (first published 970)",Paperback,Revised,144,"This is a translation of the 96 Anglo-Saxon poems from the 11th-century ""Exeter Book"". Ranging from natural phenomena to animal and bird life, from the Christian concept of creation to prosaic domestic objects, the riddles are full of sharp observation and earthy humour. Paperback, Revised, 144 pages Published November 2nd 1993 by Penguin Classics (first published 970) More Details... Original Title The Exeter Book Riddles ISBN 0140433678 (ISBN13: 9780140433678) Edition Language English Other Editions (5) // // // // // All Editions | Add a New Edition | Combine ...Less Detail edit details Get a copy:Kindle eBook AmazonOnline Stores ▾AudibleBarnes & NobleKoboApple iBooksGoogle PlayAbebooksBook DepositoryIndigoHalf.comAlibrisBetter World BooksIndieBoundLibraries Or buy for Friend Reviews To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Reader Q&A To ask other readers questions about The Exeter Book Riddles, please sign up. Be the first to ask a question about The Exeter Book Riddles Lists with This Book Best Anglo Saxon books 218 books — 33 voters Books To Read Before You Die 468 books — 220 voters More lists with this book... Community Reviews (showing 1-30) filter // | sort: default // (?) // | Rating Details // // 0) { $copy = $ratingGraph.clone(); $j('#rating_details_tip_graph').remove(); $copy.attr('id', 'rating_details_tip_graph'); $copy.find('script').remove(); $j('#rating_details_tip').prepend($copy); } //]]> Mar 28, 2013 Jan-Maat added it Shelves: humour, poetry, anglo-saxons, 11th-century I'm a strange creature, for I satisfy women,a service to the neighbours! No one suffersat my hands except for my slayer.I grow very tall, erect in a bed,I'm hairy underneath. From time to timea beautiful girl, the brave daughterof some churl dares to hold me,grips my russet skin, robs me of my headand puts me in the pantry. At once that girlwith plaited hair who has confined meremembers our meeting. Her eye moistens.It is good to know that even in those ancient times that in between fighting eac I'm a strange creature, for I satisfy women,a service to the neighbours! No one suffersat my hands except for my slayer.I grow very tall, erect in a bed,I'm hairy underneath. From time to timea beautiful girl, the brave daughterof some churl dares to hold me,grips my russet skin, robs me of my headand puts me in the pantry. At once that girlwith plaited hair who has confined meremembers our meeting. Her eye moistens.It is good to know that even in those ancient times that in between fighting each other or the Danes there was still time to indulge in the odd double entendre. No wonder Alfred burnt the cakes. He was clearly too busy thinking up a riddle that would really puzzle the fyrd and make the Bishops laugh.",,,"{
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